Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA

Wondering if you should be investing in a self-directed Roth IRA instead of a Traditional IRA? Our newly updated Roth IRA information page will answer many of your questions.

Traditional IRA

We have just updated our Traditional IRA page! Find out how a CamaPlan Traditional IRA is anything but traditional when it comes to investment options and high-yield growth potential.

Real Estate is Hot For IRA Investments

Real estate has more than stabilized and the watch is on for residential properties. Prices are increasing for the first time in years, and the foreign influence in real estate purchases has buoyed the market. The residential rebound is a predictor that growth in the commercial market is not far behind. The decreasing value of…

Three Advantages of Incorporation

By David M. Warrick, CFP Incorporation is the next step in the evolution of your business. The laws for incorporation vary from state to state, but incorporating is definitely something to consider to provide protections for you and your business. 1. Liability. This is the primary issue because in a sole proprietorship, there’s no safety…

Precious Metals Made Easy for IRA Retirement Accounts

Precious metals have historically been considered one of the safest and most stable commodities in which to invest. However, many investors do not realize that they have the option to include these assets in their IRA accounts. Gold and other precious metals can be a sound investment choice for individuals wishing to diversify their holdings,…

IRS Giving IRA Holders a Chance to Catch Up

The IRS is giving holders of IRA accounts a chance to catch up by increasing the 2013 IRA contribution limits on tax-deferred and tax-free accounts. The increased contribution limit for both Traditional and Roth IRAs is the first increase since 2008, and it comes at an ideal time for workers concerned about potentially higher payroll…

Year-End Charitable Giving

By David M. Warrick, CFP As the holiday season approaches, with the end of one year and the start of another, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time when charitable giving often comes to mind. Charitable giving can be enhanced using income tax…

Mary’s Story: Two For the Price of One

Mary was a student in the “Real Estate Riches” program in Philadelphia in early 2008 as the real estate market “bubble” was beginning to burst. As she saw real estate prices declining, she decided to move her IRA from the stock market to CamaPlan, so she would be ready to purchase an investment property. She…

Ways to Invest in Gold & Silver

Gold and silver have been a store of wealth and have served as the foundation of monetary systems for centuries. Gold and silver fabricated into coin form has been trusted and used as sound money by virtually all nations at some point. Investing in gold and silver is not complicated and actually offers you a…

What is Year-End Tax Planning?

By David M. Warrick, CFP As the end of the tax year approaches, you can probably get a rough idea of how much you’ll owe in taxes. To lower your tax bite, it is wise to take certain steps at year-end. Numerous strategies exist to help you, including reviewing professionally developed year-end tax checklists, performing…